Obituaries

Fam Iang

Fam Iang

Jun 19, 2014

Fam Iang, age 73, of Springfield died peacefully at her home on Thursday evening, June 19, 2014. The family will receive friends 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 23, 2014 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Fam's life will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the St. Joseph Catholic...

Lee Weller

Lee Weller

Jun 18, 2014

Lee Weller, 81, of Battle Creek died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.Lee was born in Kalamazoo on June 6, 1933 to Harry and Lillie K. (Clark) Weller. Lee lived briefly in Jackson, then moved to Battle Creek and attended Battle Creek Central High School. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War as an operating...

Allyn William "Aj" Reeve, Jr.

Allyn William "Aj" Reeve, Jr.

Jun 17, 2014

Allyn William "AJ" Reeve, Jr. of Battle Creek, MI AJ, age 27, died as a result of a homicide on Tuesday morning, June 17, 2014 at his residence. AJ, the son of Allyn William and Teresa Marie (Petrous) Reeve, Sr., was born on June 30, 1986 in Wyandotte, MI and was a 2004 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School....

Esther I. Smith

Esther I. Smith

Jun 15, 2014

Esther I. Smith, 91, was born April 23, 1923 in Bedford, Indiana the daughter of Melvin and Florence (Peugh) Weddle, and passed away, June 15, 2014 at Bronson Battle Creek, living in Battle Creek, most of her life. Esther Irene Weddle was united in marriage on June 13, 1943 Joseph A. Smith in Corpus Christi, TX. She had four children:...

Richard M. Vondell

Richard M. Vondell

Jun 14, 2014

Richard M. Vondell, age 84, of Battle Creek died Saturday morning, June 14, 2014 at Heritage Assisted Living in Battle Creek. He was born in Northampton, Massachusetts on April 6, 1930, the loving son of John and Muriel (Vittum) Vondell. Sadly when Richard was very young, Muriel passed away and he was raised by his step-mother, Esther (Hubbard) Vondell. Richard...

Joyce Hall

Joyce Hall

Jun 10, 2014

Joyce Marie Hall, 81, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, after a short illness.She was born on June 24, 1932, in Ceresco, MI, the only child of Orvie "Bill" and Lila (Miller) Hall. She grew up in Wattles Park and attended school in the Ceresco and Marshall area. In...

Charles Richard "Dick" Coon

Charles Richard "Dick" Coon

Jun 10, 2014

Dick Coon died suddenly on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at home recovering from recent heart surgery. He was born March 11, 1943 in Battle Creek to Charles E. and Betty J. (Buchfink) Coon. Dick graduated from Lakeview High School and then attended KCC. Dick retired in 2011 after devoting 47 years to running and operating his family business of Lakeview...

Elaine E. Kyser

Elaine E. Kyser

Jun 9, 2014

Elaine E. Kyser, 74, passed away at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Care Residence on Monday, June 9, 2014.Elaine was born October 20, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Clifford and Anna (Jakola) Stevens. She grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1957 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Elaine married Keith C. Kyser June 8, 1957 in Battle...

David Spencer

David Spencer

Jun 9, 2014

David Spencer, 76, of Battle Creek, died June 9, 2014. David was born April 23, 1938 in Chesterfield, SC to Thomas and Daisey (Hillian) Spencer. He graduated from high school and worked various construction jobs, most recently at CNC Construction, where he helped build the Harper Creek High School and Kmart. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing cards and visiting casinos....

David Louis "Dave" Berlien

David Louis "Dave" Berlien

Jun 6, 2014

David Louis "Dave" Berlien of Battle Creek, MIDave, age 78, died Friday morning, June 6, 2014 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility, Battle Creek, following a brief illness and surrounded by his loving family.Dave, the son of Louis M. and Margaret T. (Venn) Berlien, was born on July 16, 1935 in Battle Creek; was a lifetime resident and a 1953...

Jorge Louis Carattini

Jorge Louis Carattini

Jun 5, 2014

Jorge Louis Carattini, age 80, of Southport, NC and formerly of Battle Creek, peacefully passed away Thursday June 5th, 2014 when unable to recover from a sudden & severe stroke. Jorge (George) was born in Puerto Rico, June 10, 1933, to the parents of Rafael Gonzales Carattini & Anna Virginia (Orozco). Jorge was number 4 of 5 siblings & the...

Scott Allen Harrison - Robinson

Scott Allen Harrison - Robinson

Jun 4, 2014

Scott Allen Harrison, RN, BSN, age 50 of Battle Creek, MI, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.Scott was born June 18, 1963, in Battle Creek, MI to Sally Kay Harrison. He grew up in the Battle Creek area and was a 1981 graduate of the former Springfield High School. He proudly served...

John M. "Jack" Squier

John M. "Jack" Squier

May 31, 2014

John M. "Jack" Squier, age 86, of Battle Creek died Saturday evening, May 31, 2014. He was born in Battle Creek on October 10, 1927, the loving son of John B. and Marian (Roof) Squier and honorably served his country as a member of the United States Navy in 1945 & 1946. Jack retired as Director of Engineering at Clark...

Mary Kay (Roush) Hayes

Mary Kay (Roush) Hayes

May 31, 2014

Mary Kay (Roush) Hayes, 74 of Battle Creek, MI and Chattanooga, TN died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, May 31, 2014.She was born June 13, 1939, in Creal Springs, IL to Jay and Christina (Anderson) Roush. Mary Kay grew up in Mahomet, IL, graduated from Mahomet-Seymour High School and attended Southern Illinois University. Mary Kay Roush was united in marriage...

Frances Walenga

Frances Walenga

May 31, 2014

Frances J. Walenga, 88, of Richland, died May 31, 2014. Frances was born August 15, 1925 in Grand Rapids to James and Wilhelmina (Keller) Stocks. Frances is survived by six children, Kenneth (Becky) Walenga, Jim (Monica) Walenga, Mary Jane (William) Welker, Sandy Walenga, Diane (Peter) Boers and Linda (Rich) Thatcher; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She especially loved spending time...

Ernestine "Tina" Sanchez

Ernestine "Tina" Sanchez

May 31, 2014

Ernestine T. "Tina" Sanchez, age 92, of Battle Creek died Saturday morning, May 31, 2014. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 21, 1921, the daughter of Blas and Guadalupe (Ramos) Trevino. She attended St. Henry's Academy and was a member of the school band, the "Golden Peacocks". After graduation, she worked in an office helping people to...

Alejos Arriaga

Alejos Arriaga

May 26, 2014

Alejos "Lee" Arriaga, 52, of Battle Creek, passed away May 26, 2014 at his home. Lee was born October 10, 1961 in San Antonio, TX to Raul and Maria (Hernandez) Arriaga. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and went on to work as an operator as part of the Post Cereal Family for 22 years. He was a...

Kathryn Katie Smith

Kathryn Katie Smith

May 24, 2014

Kathryn Jane "Katie" Smith of Gun Lake (Shelbyville), MI and formerly of Battle Creek, MI passed away Saturday May 24, 2014 at the age of 93. Katie was born in 1921 in Pottervillle, MI to Frank Maurer and Jenny (Starkweather) Maurer and was the 5th of seven children. She was married to James Elmer Smith on July 4, 1941 in...

Barbara L. "Barb" Mckale

Barbara L. "Barb" Mckale

May 23, 2014

Barbara Lee (Enyart) McKale of Battle Creek passed away May 23, 2014 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. Barbara was born June 14, 1937 in Lansing, MI, the daughter of James and Martha (Dreps) Enyart. She graduated from Lansing Sexton High School in 1955 and Magna Cum Laude from Albion College in 1959, majoring in Spanish. While at Albion she played...

Theresa Yvonne (Guehl) Greene

Theresa Yvonne (Guehl) Greene

May 22, 2014

Theresa Yvonne Greene, age 81, of Battle Creek died peacefully at her home on Thursday morning, May 22, 2014. She was born in Battle Creek on February 17, 1933, the loving daughter of Anthony H. and Karlene I. (Johnson) Guehl. Theresa graduated from Lakeview High School with the Class of 1951 and furthered her education at Kellogg Community College. She...